After having suffered PND after I gave birth to Zachary and then depression after my son's diagnosis it was time for me to make some changes in my life to cope better. This time I knew I had to make a lifestyle change because I don't believe therapy and medication is enough to help combat depression. So I took steps changing my diet and calorie intake, I'm not on a diet and I still enjoy my treats, just in moderation. I had been doing this since the beginning of the year but it still wasn't enough, so a little over a week ago I joined the gym again, it's only been 3 years hahaha. I've been nearly everyday and if not I'm finding a way to exercise at home even if it's only 20 minutes.
So in the last 10 days I've been feeling amazing, my moods of being tired and cranky are gone and I have so much more energy. My marriage is even benefiting from it. Amazing what a healthy lifestyle can do for our bodies, only if more people knew, I just wish I started this a long long time ago.
Tomorrow we are doing the Bridge to Brisbane, a 5km walk. My husband and boys will be also joining me, but the boys will be in a twin pram. I'm more than ready and we've already set ourselves a goal to complete the race in under 30 minutes. It's also for a good cause, raising money for the AEIOU foundation in which my son attends. Tomorrow I will be walking for my son and many other children with autism.
Wish us luck!
Jade
